Today, the active wheelchair has become an indispensable part of pediatric rehabilitation. Developments over the years have shown that it is most beneficial therapeutically to tap into a person’s inherent physical potential as early as possible and thereby help them develop independence. After all, self-determination in daily life and an autonomous life as “normal” as possible is the ultimate goal of every individual.
If a child is unable to use their legs adequately due to a specific condition, a customized active wheelchair can provide access to an independent and active life and compensate for physical deficits as effectively as possible. Key therapeutic goals in this context are:
- Active participation in social life
- Promotion of mobility
- Strengthening and stabilization of the upper body and core muscles
- Stimulation of the cardiovascular system and metabolism
- Promotion of sensory perception
As the name suggests, an active wheelchair is designed for active use. To achieve this, it is essential that the wheelchair is precisely tailored to the user and their needs and, especially in childhood, can be adapted to constantly changing physical conditions and developmental stages. However, certain physical requirements are also placed on the child. For example, the child should have a certain degree of trunk stability and be able to actively position the pelvis.
As the successor to the SUPRA, the SUPRA 2.0 retains the proven frame design with its highly flexible adjustment and growth-adaptive features. Available in three frame sizes and two frame variants, this “modular frame” wheelchair has a very sporty appearance due to its design and is thus ideally suited for an active lifestyle. However, handling has been significantly simplified, and the design has been made more technically innovative and modern. Lower leg length, seat depth, and seat angle can now be adjusted continuously simply by loosening screw connections. This allows for precise, degree-by-degree adjustment of the seat angle, regardless of the seat depth used.
In addition, SUPRA 2.0 is also available with an abduction frame. This is necessary when children need to gain more stability through the support surface of the footrest to support their core muscles. Furthermore, it is beneficial to have more space for the feet, for example, when special orthopedic shoes are required.
Of course, SUPRA 2.0 also offers all the features you’d expect from an active wheelchair. In addition to various adjustable seat heights, it features a wide range of activity angle adjustments and different backrest angle settings to ensure a customized seating position.
In addition, SUPRA 2.0 is also available with an abduction frame. This is necessary when children need to gain more stability through the support surface of the footrest to support their core muscles. Furthermore, it is beneficial to have more space for the feet, for example, when special orthopedic shoes are required.